The Young Schiller

The young Friedrich Schiller begins his life as a poet with a dramatic escape. After the sensational success of his first drama "The Robbers", he deserts from the Duke's army. At the Mannheim Court and National Theatre, he initially receives a friendly reception, but his new play "Fiesko" is not well received by the artistic director Dalberg. In the successful actor and author August Wilhelm Iffland, Schiller finds a strong competitor for the position of in-house playwright and vies with him for the love of the same woman. The young poet's situation becomes increasingly precarious; he has no money, suffers from hunger and falls seriously ill. Nevertheless, he works feverishly for recognition and success with no regard for his own health.

Country:

Germany

Genre:

Drama

Duration:

90 minutes

Year:

2005

Director:

Martin Weinhart

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Company:

ARTE,

Bavaria Film,

BR,

ARD Degeto,

Maran Film,

MDR,

SWR,

ARD

Cast:

Friedrich Schiller

Katharina Baumann

August Wilhelm Iffland

Wolfgang von Dalberg

Andreas Streicher

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